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1st June 2010 We certainly live in exciting times. First we had the volcanic ash cloud that grounded our aeroplanes for a week. Then there was the election and as I write this, I still don’t know who will be the Prime Minister. We had the leader’s debates, which were a first for this country. We have had voters unable to vote and them queuing down the street to get in. Who would have thought it? And I haven’t even come to the winter that seemed to go on forever. Life is never boring. You never know what is around the corner. So it’s a good thing there are some certainties in our lives. We can be sure that day will follow night because, even if we can’t see it, the sun will come out tomorrow. I can’t remember who said it, but there is that saying: - there are two certainties in live – death and taxes. There is also another certainty and that is that whatever is happening in our lives, God will always be there for you. You just need to turn His way and there He will be. Try Him and see. Good wishes, Mary. 1st May 2010 Dear Friends, I have just got back from a lovely break in Skegness. We had good weather all the time so felt ourselves very fortunate. We – that is about the 15 of us from St. Andrew’s – went to Spring Harvest. This is a Christian holiday at Butlins with a lot of teaching. This year we were looking at how to live ethically. We have come back very challenged and no doubt over the coming months we will try to put it into practise. It can be quite difficult to always live as we should. We all know that. But, it would be good for ourselves, our families and the world if we would do our best. So have you thought at looking at the whole of your lifestyle and considered how it could be more reflective of your view of the work and your values. We live in such a consumerist society. How can we do our bit to make the world a better place? Good wishes, Mary. 1st April 2010 Dear Friends, May I invite you all to celebrate Easter with as at St. Mary’s or St. Andrew’s? You will find a list of services on the website here, as well as in the local “In Touch” and also in the Parish Newsletter. Of course we can’t celebrate Easter properly unless we have first thought about the events of Good Friday. There can be no Resurrection without first there being a death. As I am sure you all know, the death was of Jesus Christ on the cross. If you are not sure what happened on that first Good Friday, come along to one of our services to find out. You would be very welcome. Or you can read about in one of the Gospels here. These events were, and are, cosmic in their effect. It is because of them that we can have relationship with God our Father who just happens to be the Creator of the universe. That is mind blowing in itself. So please join me at one of our services. Good wishes, Mary 1st March 2010 Dear Friends. Spring at last. It has seemed such a long cold winter but now – REJOICE. Spring is here. We already see the signs of future flowers and plants. As they have all had a long sleep, maybe they will be extra special this year. I feel that I have been in hibernation with the animals. I don’t want to go out when it’s so cold, but now things are looking up. Life is rather like that, isn’t it? We go through the dark times and wonder whether things will get better – BUT they do. Our lives are full of Springs and Winters, Summers and Autumns. When we are at our lowest, we can be surprised by the sudden moments of laughter and joy. Summer breaks through. Or I should say, God breaks through and reminds us that life is worth living whatever we are going through at the moment. Whether good times or bad, He walks beside us and encourages us with His love. Here is a sentence I read today: “Life is hard, God is good and heaven is real” Good wishes, Mary |
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